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Scientific Method
Pearson - Miss Hensel
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| experiment | the use of scientific methods to test a hypothesis |
| control group | a standard against which change is measured; what stays the same in an experiment |
| hypothesis | a statement of what you think will happen during an investigation |
| hypothesis statement should include | If...then...because... |
| observation | something you find out about objects, events, or living things using your senses |
| variable | something that can change in a test |
| procedures | step-by-step instructions for completing a task |
| data | information from which a conclusion can be drawn or a prediction can be made |
| precision | the ability to consistently repeat a measurement |
| inference | a conclusion based on observations |
| evidence | observations that make you believe something is true |
| accuracy | the ability to make a measurement that is close to the actual value as possible (think: center of a bullseye) |